With Florida's warm weather and pristine beaches, it could make for an ideal spot to relocate to pursue an education in civil engineering. On top of that, Florida boasts one of the top employment levels for this occupation as well as an above average mean salary.

In order to work in civil engineering, most will need at least a Bachelors in civil engineer or related work experience in a related field with some additional schooling. In many cases, a Master degree may also be required or at least strongly recommended.Civil engineer is an old and diverse field. It covers the widest range of tasks and employs approximately one-fourth of all engineers. Civil engineers participate in the design and construction of structures that are essential for the well-being of humans, plants, and animals. As such, there is a lot to learn.In general, for an undergraduate degree, students should expect to take around five years of schooling in order to earn their degree. The minimum GPA for completion is typically a 2.0 to 2.5. In general, civil engineering programs will require the following courses in addition to general education requirements.

General Chemistry

Geometry and Calculus

Introduction to Civil Engineering

Physics

Statistics

Thermodynamics

Computer Methods in Civil Engineering

Elements of Dynamics

Mechanics of Materials

Soil Mechanics

Technical Drawing

Hydrodynamics and Hydraulics

Transportation Engineering

Water and Wastewater Processing

Route Geometrics and Design

In order to work in Civil Engineering, individuals will need to obtain the proper licensure. All work will require that individuals take and pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam. This is taken the final year of your schooling or shortly after graduation. For those looking to be a professional engineer, they will need to have at least four years of engineering work experience. After at least four years, individuals may apply for and take the Principles and Practice Exam. However, not all work in Civil Engineering will require this second exam. For more information, talk to your school's guidance or employment counselor or a department mentor.

Pay for workers in this field tends to be very good, with a mean annual wage of around $75,000. For course, pay will vary and depend upon various factors, including public versus private sector work. Florida currently has the third highest employment level for civil engineers. The employment rate is significantly above the statewide average. Some areas even lack workers and much search out of area for employees. It is expected that employment in this field will continue to grow at a steady rate through 2020.